First published 2019
Descend into the ancient, awe-inspiring underworld. Macfarlane leads us through vast cave systems, abandoned mines, and secret chambers, revealing the hidden histories and fragile ecosystems that lie beneath the surface. As he delves deeper, he confronts the human impact on these otherworldly landscapes, raising urgent questions about our relationship with the natural world. Underland is a breathtaking exploration of the mysterious realms that exist just out of sight, and a powerful meditation on our place in the grand, ancient cycles of the planet.
Genres: science, nature, adventure, non-fiction
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: exploration, nature-vs-humanity
496 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company